Abu Dhabi based NymCard, a card issuing and processing platform, has secured $7.6 million in capital through a Series A funding round. The banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider confirmed that the …
Kuwait Finance House fourth quarter net profit falls 22% as COVID-19 hurts economy
Kuwait Finance House on Thursday reported a 22% drop in fourth-quarter net profit and a 40.9% drop in 2020 net profit, blaming the annual fall on a sharp slide in investment income and a rise in …
China says it will send 150,000 coronavirus vaccines to Syria
China will send 150,000 doses of coronavrius vaccine to Syria as aid, the Chinese embassy in Damascus said on Thursday.
Pro Bono Helps Bridge Access-to-Justice Gap in Nepal
Pro bono work restores faith in the legal system by providing access to justice to those who have financial and social constraints. Article 18 of the Constitution of Nepal, 2015 (B.S. 2072) provides …
Why Joe Biden Should Keep U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
A premature withdrawal will trigger a chain of events that will ultimately expose the U.S. homeland to major terrorist attacks.
Drinks giant Kirin urged to cut ties with Myanmar joint venture linked to military
Japanese beer company effectively ‘empowers’ junta through its joint ventures, rights group says …
Vested Finance Raises $3.6 Million USD to Bring U.S. Stocks to Indian Investors
Vested Finance, a Silicon Valley-based online investment platform that enables Indian investors to invest in the U.S. stock market, today announced it has raised a $3.6 million seed funding round with …
China’s Shenzhen unveils ambition to become gold finance hub
The Chinese city of Shenzhen on Thursday unveiled measures to turn its jewellery-filled Luohu district into a gold-based financial hub with links to neighbouring Hong Kong, Shanghai and even London.
Taiwan Says Auto Chip Shortage Not a Main Topic for Coming U.S. Meeting
Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Thursday the global shortage of auto chips will not be a main topic for a meeting with the United States on Friday. The State Department has said Deputy …
Taiwan Says Auto Chip Shortage Not a Main Topic for Coming U.S. Meeting
Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Thursday the global shortage of auto chips will not be a main topic for a meeting with the United States on Friday. The State Department has said Deputy …